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Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) and University of Maryland Baltimore Graduate School (UMB)prepares students to become competent, ethical and compassionate health care providers who are ready to fulfill the roles and duties of the primary care…

Arcadia University’s Physician Assistant Program prepares graduate students from across the country for careers in todayду»s rapidly changing medical environment. Utilizing the resources of the medical community within the Delaware Valley, the…

The Program seats students at the Barry University campus in Miami Shores, at St. Petersburg College, through a partnership with the University Partnership Center, and at the St. Croix campus in the United States Virgin Islands. The faculty teaches…

The mission of the Boston University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program is to educate physician assistants who will produce exceptional outcomes while caring for a diverse population of patients, including those from vulnerable…

To develop citizens with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and commitment necessary to enter the practice of medicine as physician assistants and assume responsibility, with physician supervision, for the primary health care needs of their patients.

Address:Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46208

Des Moines University prepares its physician assistant students to work in and lead a growing profession focused on helping people live healthier lives. Physician assistants are key members of health care teams in hospitals, multispecialty clinics,…

The mission of the Physician Assistant program is consistent with the enduring Christian Humanistic traditions of DeSales University and seeks to graduate physician assistants who dedicate themselves to the patient as an individual. Physician…

The goal of the PA Program is to develop graduates who are competent, caring physician assistants possessing the skills of life-long learning needed to incorporate new knowledge and methods into their practices and to adapt to a changing medical…

The Program’s overall purpose is to provide the highest quality of academic and clinical training that will prepare our graduates to be certified and licensed to practice as extenders to physicians in a competent and reliable manner.

Post graduate training programs, also referred to as residencies or fellowships, provide some form of advanced learning in various medical and surgical specialties. Pros for participating in a residency program is that it allows the physician assistant to gain both clinical and didactic knowledge that would take years of on-the-job…

Carolina Healthcare System Charlotte, NC 12 months 28 per cohort, variable Center for Advanced Practice Fellowship The Advanced Clinical Practitioner fellowship at Carolinas HealthCare System provides exposure to an array of complex disease processes and patient populations in acute, primary and urgent care settings. With focus on developed competence and confidence, this transition-to-practice program prepares the advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) to deliver superior patient care while in a protected learning environment. The one year, post-graduate fellowship programs are appropriate for new nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistant (PA) graduates, as well as advanced clinical practitioners wishing to change disciplines or career paths . The programs have semi-annual start dates in April and October. Goals of the Fellowship: Allows both NPs and PAs to demonstrate improved clinical outcomes while obtaining the clinical knowledge and expertise needed to practice at the top of license. Serves as an immersion in specific specialty competencies to prepare these ACP for critical thinking above the level received in their formal education. Serves to expand the ACP’s knowledge of evidenced-based practice, basic research techniques, guideline development and quality improvement initiatives. Overall, the fellowship prepares the ACP to be a well-rounded provider, leader and resource within the healthcare team. […]

Carolinas Healthcare System Charlotte, NC 12 months 28 per cohort, variable Center for Advanced Practice Fellowship The Advanced Clinical Practitioner fellowship at Carolinas HealthCare System provides exposure to an array of complex disease processes and patient populations in acute, primary and urgent care settings. With focus on developed competence and confidence, this transition-to-practice program prepares the advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) to deliver superior patient care while in a protected learning environment. The one year, post-graduate fellowship programs are appropriate for new nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistant (PA) graduates, as well as advanced clinical practitioners wishing to change disciplines or career paths . The programs have semi-annual start dates in April and October. Goals of the Fellowship: Allows both NPs and PAs to demonstrate improved clinical outcomes while obtaining the clinical knowledge and expertise needed to practice at the top of license. Serves as an immersion in specific specialty competencies to prepare these ACP for critical thinking above the level received in their formal education. Serves to expand the ACP’s knowledge of evidenced-based practice, basic research techniques, guideline development and quality improvement initiatives. Overall, the fellowship prepares the ACP to be a well-rounded provider, leader and resource within the healthcare team. […]

Winthrop University Hospital Mineola, NY 12 months 1 Student Physician Assistant Postgraduate Residency Message from Program Director Winthrop University Hospital, a 593 bed teaching hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University School of Medicine, is pleased to offer the well qualified Physician Assistant a post-graduate opportunity in the growing field of surgical critical care. The twelve month, rigorous program has been designed to provide the Physician Assistant the advanced knowledge and technical skills necessary to provide an evidence based approach to the management and care of patients with critical illness and injury. Critical care medicine is practiced using a multidisciplinary team approach consisting of board certified Critical Care Intensivists, Attending Physicians and a well seasoned team of Physician Assistants in the fields of Cardiothoracic, General, Trauma and Neurosurgery. Combined with the knowledge and experience of Critical Care Nurses, Respiratory and Physical Therapists, Dieticians and Social Workers, the educational experience will be truly interdisciplinary and well-rounded. Formal lectures and small group discussions will set the foundation for broad based learning and clinical insight, while hands-on procedural training will provide the technical skills necessary to practice with competence and confidence in the field of surgical critical care. The standards of care embedded at […]

WakeMed Health and Hospitals Raleigh, NC 12 months 3 Surgical Physician Assistant Residency Expert Training for Tomorrow’s Critical Care Specialists A postgraduate residency is a wonderful way to attain additional training and skills. At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, evidence-based practices for our patients. Participants in the Postgraduate Residency Program receive the intense clinical and didactic training necessary to gain proficiency and marketability in the areas of trauma, critical care, general and orthopaedic surgery. Program Mission & Vision The WakeMed Health & Hospitals Physician Assistant Residency Program is dedicated to innovation and the future of medicine by creating proficient and dedicated physician assistants capable of administering exceptional patient care. We strive to remain at the forefront of PA education by providing licensed physician assistants with the knowledge and technical skills required to excel in the surgical subspecialties. Program Faculty & Curriculum Our Physician Assistant Residency Program faculty includes board-certified trauma and critical care surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Participants will also train with a diverse health care team including surgical residents and interns from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Didactic Curriculum Didactic curriculum is offered in a variety […]

Mayo Clinic Arizona Phoenix, AZ 12 months 1 students Physician Assistant Fellowship, Hospital Internal Medicine (Arizona) Program description Mayo School of Health Sciences offers a 12-month postgraduate Physician Assistant Fellowship in Hospital Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona. The program trains highly qualified graduate physician assistants (PAs) to become skilled, compassionate and efficient hospital-based PAs. The curriculum contains diverse didactic instruction and direct patient care clinical experience, embedded in the foundation of Mayo Clinic: excellence in patient care, education and research. This program provides the graduate PA with the training needed to provide the utmost quality of care to hospitalized patients. The program accepts a total of three PA fellows each year, one fellow per track: Traditional Hospitalist Track Hematology/Oncology Track Critical Care Medicine Track The academic year runs from the first Tuesday in October through September. The fellowship curriculum is designed in a diverse format that accommodates all learner types. It is based upon the physician “Core Competencies” from the Society of Hospital Medicine. Fellows complete various medical specialty rotations that are two to four weeks in duration. The curriculum includes formal didactic instruction, journal club and case review, and project-based learning through hands-on experience. […]

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ypsilanti, MI 12 months 1Student Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency for Physician Assistant (CTPA) Program Description & History Established in 2000, the residency program is a 12-month didactic and clinical training program for licensed, board-certified PAs who wish to specialize in cardiothoracic surgery. It expands upon the basic training of the PA in diagnosis and management of conditions common to cardiothoracic patients. The PA resident participates in all phases of care of the cardiothoracic surgical patient including assisting in the operating room. The program is designed to provide the graduate physician assistant with opportunity to obtain advanced training in cardiothoracic surgery. Faculty Vice Chair, Department of Surgery: Manak Sood, MD Medical Director: Andrew L. Pruitt, MD Program Director: Scott A. Rogers, PA-C Education Coordinator: Heather Schwall, PA-C Institutional Affiliations St. Joseph Mercy Hospital is a 581-bed, award-winning academic teaching hospital and tertiary care center providing specialized care not typically available at community hospitals. Located near Ann Arbor, Michigan, it is one of several large teaching institutions in the suburban Detroit area, participating in the education of PA students, medical students and physician residents. SJMH-AA is a premiere center for cardiac surgery, having been designated as a 3-star program […]

Mercer-Piedmont Heart Atlanta, GA 12 months 2 Students Mercer-Piedmont Heart Physician Assistant Residency in Advanced Cardiology About the Program The Mercer-Piedmont Heart Physician Assistant Post-Graduate Residency in Advanced Cardiology is a collaborative effort between the Mercer University Physician Assistant Program and Piedmont Heart. Residents will participate in the admission and consultation of cardiac patients to the intensive care units. Responsibilities will include rounding on nights, weekdays, and weekends. Residents will rotate through cardiac subspecialties including, but not limited to, general and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, and cardiothoracic surgery. The residents will acquire skills necessary to contribute to the management of advanced cardiac disease pathophysiologies, such as cardiogenic shock, advanced coronary disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and valvular heart disease. Additionally, residents will work with experts in advanced imaging techniques such as echocardiography, and cardiac MR/CT. There will be ongoing opportunities to obtain Category I CME throughout the year. Mercer-Piedmont Heart PA Residency is one of the first Advanced Cardiology post-graduate PA Residencies of its kind. Mission Statement To educate certified Physician Assistants in evaluating and managing critically ill patients requiring advanced cardiology therapies, through a multidisciplinary team approach. Important Deadlines Application is due by: April 1, 2015 Selection/Notification date: May 2015 […]

The residency is an intensive 12 month training program and takes 2-3 PAs per year. We have been preparing PAs for a career in Neonatology since 2005, and 100% of our graduates have been employed in a NICU upon completion of the program.

UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX 12 months 1 Student Physician Assistant Postgraduate Residency Program The Physician Assistant Postgraduate Urology Residency Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center prepares a physician assistant (PA) interested in urology for a productive career. Our program emphasizes all clinical, research, and teaching aspects of urology so that the trainee completing our program has the ability to independently function as a urology physician assistant. Program Strengths Close PA-M.D. mentoring relationship with urology faculty Well-established didactic program (weekly pre-operative conference, M&M conference, monthly journal club, weekly grand rounds, and attendance at national and specialty meetings) Vast and diverse exposure to the field of urology, including access to the emergency room and inpatient activities at both UT Southwestern University Hospitals, in addition to first assist training in a wide variety of robotic urologic surgical procedures The program is conducted at both Zale Lipshy University Hospital and William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital — as well as the James W. Aston Ambulatory Care Center on the South Campus. Training Details Our one-year training program is divided into two sections: The first section (four to six months) is spent learning about the main subspecialty areas of urology by rotating for four to six […]

Carilion Clinic Urgent Care and Rural Health Daleville, VA 12 months Advanced ACP Fellowship in Urgent Care and Rural Health Program Description The Carilion Clinic Department of Family and Community Medicine would like to offer a post-graduate Advanced Practice Fellowship Program for Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Urgent Care and Rural Health. This unique, intensive program will build upon the strength of our highly successful PA and NP practice already in place, combined with the largest and most effective family practice and urgent care practice in southwest Virginia. The fellowship will be a complement to the Urgent Care and Rural Health program, as NP and PA fellows will benefit from didactic and clinical experiences that mirror family medicine physician residency training. Graduates of this one-year fellowship program will possess substantial skills, knowledge, and competencies required in the fields of urgent care, family medicine and rural health as the PA and NP professions continue to be ranked among the fastest growing career opportunities. Salary and Benefits ACP fellows are considered full-time employees of Carilion Clinic and, as such, will be eligible for full medical, dental and disability benefits. Fellows earn an annual salary of $52,000 as well as a […]

Carolinas Healthcare System Charlotte, NC 12 months 28 per cohort, variab Post-Graduate Urgent Care Fellowship Program The post-graduate urgent care fellowship program allows both NPs and PAs to develop the knowledge base to perform patient care for acute and chronic illness, as well as injuries, in an outpatient setting, while establishing skill sets for efficiency of practice and management of patient flow with utilization of appropriate resources. The fellowship concentrates on the delivery of care in a variety of fast paced office environments. Urgent care (FNPs and PAs only) Pediatric urgent care (PNPs and PAs only)

University of Florida Gainesville, FL 12 months 4 Students Program Information The PA Surgical Residency Program is an intensive 12-month program, available to four residents per year, administered by the UF department of surgery. Clinical duties are performed at UF Health Shands Hospital. OUR AIM: Our program provides an educational and nurturing environment to educate and enable physician assistants in providing care for the most complex surgical patients. We aim to help physician assistants develop keen judgment and technical abilities in different aspects of surgery, thus increasing their confidence in their chosen specialty. Additionally, PA residents will obtain clinical and didactic knowledge that would take years of on-the-job training to obtain, thus opening avenues of more professional opportunities to them with increasing autonomy and responsibility. OUR MISSION: Our program is dedicated to innovation and the future of medicine by creating proficient and dedicated physician assistants capable of administering exceptional patient care in the surgical environment at a high volume tertiary care referral center. Clinical Rotations: Residents will rotate on the following clinical services for six to seven weeks: Acute Care Surgery and Burns Cardiothoracic Surgery General Surgery x2 Pediatric Surgery Surgical ICU Transplant Surgery Vascular Surgery Elective Rotation (choose from Plastic […]

Texas Children’s Hospital Pediatric Surgery Houston, TX 12 months 6 Students Surgery Physician Assistant Fellowship Providing advanced pediatric surgical training to physician assistants The Pediatric Surgery Fellowship for Physician Assistants is the first of its kind in the country to offer a 12-month didactic and clinical pediatric training program to physician assistants. Our fellowship ensures a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a full spectrum of pediatric surgical subspecialties, and to become a leader in all areas of pediatric surgery. Surgical subspecialties include: congenital heart surgery, general pediatric surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedic surgery, otolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, trauma, urology, and an innovative new addition, surgical hospitalist. The one-year program includes 10 months of clinical pediatric surgical subspecialty experience and one month of basic laboratory research. Each participating fellow then elects one surgical division to focus on during the final month of the program. Training will be provided in clinics, on the surgical floors and in the operating room and will involve pre-, intra- and post-operative care. The program is led by Dr. Larry Hollier, chief of plastic surgery, Ryan Krasnosky, PA-C, fellowship program director and director of surgical advanced practice providers, Kristen Daniels, PA-C, academic program director and Jenna Solice, […]

Montefiore Medical Center – Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY 14.5 months 5 Students Postgraduate Residency for Physician Assistants in Surgery Montefiore’s Physician Assistant residency is the oldest postgraduate residency program in the country. In 1971, just six years after the Physician Assistant profession was founded, Montefiore became the first hospital to include PA’s as house officers on inpatient surgical services. Those PA’s quickly became an integral part of the surgical team at Montefiore and their clinical experience was formalized into a 12 month residency in general surgery and surgical specialties. In 1978, a pre-internship didactic phase was added in order to provide a firm scientific foundation for the clinical phase of the program. The current residency is still structured in this way, that is, with a classroom based educational program followed by clinical rotations. Our program attracts both new graduates wanting a broad and intense experience in acute care patient management, as well as PA’s in practice who desire to redirect their careers or to acquire new specialty skills. Our Program Celebrates 40 Years Why a Residency in Surgery? At Montefiore you will obtain the three elements required to make a PA stand out and above his or her […]

Hartford Healthcare Hartford, CT 12 months 2 to 4 Students PA Surgical-Critical Care Residency The goal of the Hartford HealthCare PA Surgical-Critical Care Residency Program is to provide an intensive postgraduate 12-month surgical and critical care training experience for the physician’s assistant. This broad and vigorous postgraduate advanced practitioner (AP) experience will allow the resident to gain rapid professional growth in surgical critical care, the operating room, daily rounds, and inpatient care. The AP is expected to be part of the learning and decision making involved in all facets of the peri-operative and critical care management of the patient. Simulation training, weekly conferences, and daily rounds are integral to the learning objectives and goals.

Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY 12 months 2 Student Physician Assistant Surgical Residency Program The physician assistant surgical residency is an intensive 13-month program administered by the department of surgery at Duke University Medical Center. PA surgical residents are members of the surgical team and are involved in preoperative, intra-operative, and postoperative patient care. The PA residency is designed to provide both advanced didactic education (one month) and a focused, surgical clinical experience (12 months) so that trainees and graduates will have the skills to provide high quality perioperative patient care. Learn more about our curriculum. The PA residency is attractive both for new PA program graduates who are planning a surgical career and for practicing physician assistants who wish to redirect their careers toward one of the surgical specialties or enhance their knowledge and skills through post-graduate education. Credential Awarded Upon successful completion of the program, a certificate will be awarded from Duke University Medical Center and the Duke Department of Surgery. Accreditation Status The Duke University PA Surgical Residency Program has been awarded full accreditation by the ARC-PA as of September 10, 2008. Physician Assistant Training at Duke The PA profession originated at Duke in the mid 1960s. Dr. […]

Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY 12 months 2 Student Surgical Postgraduate Physician Assistant Program General Description This program was developed in 2005 by surgical physician assistants in multiple subspecialties to train PA’s in surgery to have a well-rounded background in general and specialty areas of surgery. The program is run by physician assistants and attending physicians at Bassett Medical Center including a regional network of four affiliate hospitals and 28 community health centers serving an eight-county region in central New York. PA’s spend most of their time in Cooperstown, N.Y. at The Mary Imogene Bassett hospital, a 180-bed acute care, and inpatient teaching facility. Bassett has physician residencies in General Surgery, Primary Care, Internal Medicine and Transitional Year. Currently, over 20 physician assistants practice within the Department of Surgery, including all of the subspecialties. The post graduate training program is 12-months in duration, with didactic and clinical portions ongoing throughout the year. PA’s will participate in grand rounds, surgical case presentation, surgical subspecialty conference, surgeon-in-chief rounds, Morbidity and Mortality conference, Trauma conference and complete selected readings and/or attend conferences specific to each subspecialty rotation. The PA will be encouraged to be a self-motivated, lifelong learner. PA’s rotate through General Surgery, ICU/Cardiac […]

The Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI) Cherokee, IA 12 Postgraduate Physician Assistant Psychiatric Fellowship Program The Mental Health Institute in Cherokee, Iowa, is home to one of the first postgraduate psychiatric fellowship programs for Physician Assistants in the United States. The goal of the program is to train Physician Assistants in the field of psychiatry in order to extend the psychiatric care provided by psychiatrists. “The Psychiatric Fellowship is challenging me and will provide an excellent foundation for me to build upon in my chosen career in psychiatry. I have truly enjoyed my interactions here at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute and feel it has been a very growing experience.” – Lara Kain PA-C, Psychiatric Fellow We have designed the program to provide the tools necessary for physician assistants to care for the mentally ill patient. The Physician Assistant CMHI Fellowship graduates are very marketable in the field of psychiatry. This Fellowship introduces the PA graduate to the intricacies of dealing with the mentally ill, providing them the opportunity to change lives.

University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 12 2 Student The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa is proud to offer both ACGME accredited and non-accredited fellowship programs to those interested in further advancing their clinical and research training. Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Our one-year ACGME accredited program in geriatric psychiatry offers training across the full spectrum of care, including geriatric medicine, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, palliative care, and long-term hospital settings. Our fellows gain clinical experience by staffing a number of different care settings. As this is a small program, details of the clinical experience can be modified to meet the fellow’s needs and interests. For more information, please visit the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship website. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Fellowship The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VA) and the Department of Psychiatry University of Iowa offer a one-year fellowship designed to advance post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) research and clinical training among psychiatrists. Fellows work closely with research mentors from the VA and Department of Psychiatry. The primary objective of this training program is to prepare individuals for academically-oriented careers in the following areas: clinical neuroscience research, PTSD treatment, and PTSD mental health services research. Other areas of research […]

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry PA Program Columbus, OH 12 2 Student PEDIATRIC RESIDENCY OVERVIEW Our pediatric residency program (NRMP #1351320C0) is committed to providing the trainee with the comprehensive knowledge base and skills required of pediatricians. This commitment has helped us become one of America’s finest health care facilities for children. Our unique mix of patient care opportunities and educational activities help prepare our residents to pursue any type of pediatric career they desire. As one of the five largest pediatric hospitals in the nation, Nationwide Children’s Hospital logs more than 700,000 patient visits every year from all 50 states and 22 nations worldwide. It has one of the country’s largest pediatric ambulatory networks, and operates the second busiest Emergency Department in the country. It is also one of the nation’s top ten freestanding children’s hospitals in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. The pediatric faculty members at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are strongly committed to the education of our resident physicians. Faculty members are committed to resident education and a variety of academic pursuits. Residents also benefit from the large number of community pediatricians who are part of our faculty and play an integral role in our […]

The Emory Physician Assistant Program and The Veterans Atlanta Medical Center (VAMC) Atlanta, GA 12 months Post Graduate Residency Programs Veterans Administration Primary Care Residency The Emory Physician Assistant Program and The Veterans Atlanta Medical Center (VAMC) are collaborating to pilot a Primary Care Residency Program. This training program includes 12 months of didactic and clinical educational experiences focusing on Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) concepts of patient engagement in their own care, clinical leadership, systems-based practice, chronic disease management, practice process improvement and timely transitions of care between primary and specialty care. The PACT model is built on the well-known concept of the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) staffed by high-functioning teams. The goals of this training program includes implementation of a model PA post-graduate curriculum in the PACT delivery system, delivery of an outstanding educational experience for residents and to become VA employee leaders and change agents. The mission of the VA Residency Program in Primary Care for Physician Assistants is to prepare PA professionals to practice comprehensive, coordinated, patient-centered, team-based primary care. Commitment to this mission will promote timely access to both primary and specialty care, improve quality of patient care and enhance the patient experience. The […]

North Florida-South Georgia Veterans Health System – University of Florida Physician Assistant Residency in Primary Care Gainesville, FL 12 months North Florida-South Georgia Veterans Health System – University of Florida Physician Assistant Residency in Primary Care The North Florida-South Georgia Veterans Health System – University of Florida Physician Assistant Residency in Primary Care is a postgraduate training program that focuses on those areas of clinical practice that are integral for providing exemplary healthcare to the nation’s veterans. This 12 month program will expose trainees to a wide range of patients and their co-morbid medical and psychological diagnosis. PA residents will be offered a competitive stipend to participate first-hand in providing care in settings with remote and local access to electronic medical records as well as state of the art diagnostic equipment and specialists. This in-depth exposure to the VA hospital and care system is the best possible preparation for a career as a team member in the VA system. 2016 PA VAMC Residency Brochure Admission Requirements In order to be admitted to this postgraduate program, applicants must be graduate of an ARC-PA accredited program, certified (or eligible for certification) by the National Comission on Certification or Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and be […]

Shasta Community Health Center Redding, CA 12 months 2-3 student NP/PA Post Graduate Fellowship Program The Shasta Community Health Center Post Graduate NP/PA Fellowship Program is specifically designed for newly graduated and licensed NPs and PAs in the practice of primary care within the Community Health Clinic setting. Our clinic provides many services in addition to primary care that include: Patient Education and Wellness Programs IOPC: Intensive Outpatient Care Program Primary Care Neuropsychiatry Mental Health Counseling HIV and Hep C clinics Specialty services that include: Orthopedics, Telemedicine, Pediatric ENT and Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Gynecology, Neurology HOPE: Health Outreach for People Everywhere The goal of the SCHC NP/PA Post Graduate Fellowship Program is to create a positive and accelerated learning environment for newly graduated NPs and PAs. This 12 month, paid fellowship, will introduce the clinician through daily clinic duties, specialty rotations, weekly didactic programs, mentoring and quality improvement projects to the vast services and skills required to be a part of SCHC and in treating the underserved. There will be specialized rotations within Shasta Community Health Center divided between: Pediatrics Women’s Health Psychiatry Urgent Care The SCHC Fellow will also participate in Independent Clinics each week in addition to the specialized […]

Mayo Clinic Arizona Phoenix, AZ 12 months 2 Students Physician Assistant Fellowship, Otolaryngology (Arizona) Program description Mayo School of Health Sciences offers a 12-month postgraduate Physician Assistant Fellowship in Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Arizona. This is the only accredited fellowship offered in the U.S. for physician assistants who wish to specialize in otolaryngology. This is a comprehensive educational program providing training for physician assistants in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. Fellows receive clinical and surgical experience in a renowned health care institution focusing on advancements in patient care, education and research. This opportunity will equip the fellow with the skills necessary to provide the highest quality of care to patients with a diverse array of ailments. Throughout the year, the physician assistant fellow engages in didactic courses, journal club discussions, research-based compositions, outpatient medicine, hospital-based medicine and surgical practices. Two applicants are accepted to the program each year, with the academic year lasting from the first Monday in October through the end of September the following year. Program goals The physician assistant fellow in otolaryngology: Develops a broad knowledge base of ear, nose and throat (ENT)-related illnesses in outpatient clinical and inpatient hospital settings Utilizes evidence-based medicine […]

Riverside University Health System Moreno Valley, CA 12 months The Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant Fellowship at Riverside University Health System is an intensive clinical and didactic training experience. This is a full-time, twelve-month program requiring no more than 80 hours per week averaged over a 4-week period of clinical, operative and emergency room based work and didactic program of regularly scheduled lectures. A salary is paid to each Physician Assistant Fellow participating in the program. In addition, a benefit package including health insurance, uniforms and vacation will be provided. Textbooks, medical equipment and housing are the PA fellow’s responsibility. All applications received will be reviewed and candidates will be scheduled for interviews. PAs who have submitted applications may or may not be invited to participate in interviews. An interview is mandatory for admission to the Program. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Primary Care Physician Assistant Program. Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and License to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of California. If you are offered a position and fail to obtain a license to practice as a PA in the State of California by the start of the academic […]

UCSF Fresno Fresno, CA 13 months 2 students ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY – PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT RESIDENCY Welcome to the UCSF Fresno PA Orthopaedic Residency Program website. Affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, we offer a 13 month postgraduate program for 2 PA orthopedic surgery residents per year. Graduates who successfully complete the residency will receive a certificate of completion from UCSF. Orthopaedic Surgery PA residents will learn and work alongside physician residents during their clinical and didactic training. The program will feature a strong emphasis on clinical teaching, surgical skills and hands-on learning. The goal of our PA residency is to provide extensive orthopaedic surgery patient management skills that will help propel graduates into successful future careers in both academic and private practice settings. UCSF Fresno recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with the opening of a center for medical education and research. This thirty million dollar facility is an indicator of the support from the University of California. This new state-of-the-art facility located on the Community Regional Medical Center campus has a library, an auditorium and multiple conference rooms with full audiovisual support, a clinical research center, and a simulation lab. CRMC campus also […]

DMC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Warren, MI 12 months 2 Students DMC Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine PA Fellowship The Physician Assistant fellowship program is a 12 month didactic and clinical training program that will both model and compliment our current orthopaedics fellowship, primary care fellowship, and surgical residency programs established at the Detroit Medical Group. The fellow will have access to a wide variety of physicians during his or her training as well as state of the art equipment and resources. Our multi-specialty orthopaedics group consists of 18 attending physicians, comprised of surgeons and primary care sports medicine doctors, as well as 4 physician assistants. Purpose To provide the graduate Physician Assistant a unique and comprehensive educational curriculum to achieve advanced training in orthopaedic surgery, non-operative sports medicine, and injury prevention. Program Goals and Objectives Excellent and appropriate patient care is priority – always. Optimize efficiency in the management of patient injury in both the clinics and operating suites. Assist in the development of patient care ‘processes’ and ‘protocols’ that maximizes each patient’s timely recovery. Work as a team with the other physicians, PAs, therapists, residents, fellows, nurses, medical assistants, radiologic and surgical techs, and all other ancillary staff […]

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Park Ridge, IL 12 months 5 to 7 Students About IBJI’s Physician Assistant Program Illinois Bone and Joint Institute’s Physician Assistant (PA) program is sponsored by Rosalind Franklin University’s PA program. The residency takes place at Lutheran General Hospital and is directed by Dr. Matthew Jimenez and Dr. Patrick Knott. This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 50 hours of clinical Category I (Preapproved) CME credit by the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Physician assistants should claim only those hours actually spent participating in the CME activity. This program was planned in accordance with AAPA’s CME Standards for Lecture-Learner Programs and for Commercial Support of Lecture-Learner Programs. Purpose: To provide the graduate Physician Assistant with an opportunity to obtain advanced training in orthopaedic surgery. Description: The residency program offered by the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute is a 12 month didactic and clinical training program. The program is modeled after the physician residency program in orthopaedic surgery also offered at the Institute. This multi-specialty orthopaedic group consists of twelve fellowship-trained surgeons who participate in both the didactic and clinical components in the area of their respective sub-specialties. University/Institutional Affiliations: […]

Carilion Clinic Roanoke, VA 12 months 2Students Orthopaedic Surgery ACP Fellowship The Carilion Clinic Orthopaedic Department offers a post-graduate Advanced Clinical Practitioner Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery for Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) that have a RNFA certificate. This intensive program will build upon the strength of our highly successful PA and NP orthopaedic practice already in place, combined with the largest and most effective orthopaedic surgery group in southwest Virginia. The fellowship will be a complement to the Orthopaedic residents currently training at Carilion Clinic. NP and PA fellows will benefit from didactic and clinical experiences that mirror orthopaedic residency training. Graduates of this one-year fellowship program will possess substantial skills, knowledge, and competencies required in the field of orthopaedics as the PA and NP professions continue to be ranked among the fastest growing career opportunities. Fellows accepted into the program will be full-time employees of Carilion Clinic and eligible for full medical, dental, and disability benefits. They will also retain GME benefits of other fellows such as BCLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, subsidized healthcare, lab coats, moving expenses, Blackberries, etc. MISSION/OBJECTIVES To educate and train highly motivated NPs and PAs in the challenging and diverse knowledge base and procedural skills […]

Arrowhead Orthopedics Redlands, CA 12 months 4 to 6 Students ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to provide postgraduate Physician Assistants the opportunity to advance their knowledge, skills, and competency beyond primary care. The Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant Fellowship Program (OSPAF) is committed to providing superior postgraduate didactic and clinical training to Physician Assistants who desire specialized careers in orthopaedic surgery. This signature program provides an intense and holistic blend of learning opportunities that ensure the success of the participants as orthopaedic surgical assistants and as providers of orthopaedic care in a clinical setting. PA fellows are exposed to all aspects and subspecialties within orthopaedics. OSPAF is a joint effort of Arrowhead Regional Medical Center’s Orthopedic Care Center and Arrowhead Orthopaedics. The OSPAF program is an intensive clinical and didactic training experience with an emphasis in orthopaedic emergency and trauma. VISION STATEMENT The Fellow will gain competency in evaluation and treatment of trauma patients, orthopaedic office procedures, evaluation and management of outpatient orthopaedic patients, and will assist surgeons in orthopaedic procedures. In addition to the 250 operative cases performed monthly by the Orthopaedic Department, we also have daily outpatient clinics that average 1,200 patient appointments […]

Montefiore Medical Center Bronx, NY 12 months 2Students OB-GYN Physician Assistant Residency Program Montefiore Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in modern healthcare research and education. With highly competitive residency programs in all aspects of medicine, it is affiliated with one of the most prestigious medical schools in the nation, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM). The Montefiore Post-Graduate Residency is a 12-month, full-time postgraduate residency program offering intensive training in obstetrics and gynecology. PA residents are trained alongside the OB/GYN physician residents and are exposed to the management of OB/GYN patients in a variety of settings and circumstances. The PA-Resident will have rotations focused on Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum services, along with rotations on the GYN and GYN oncology services, including ultrasound and surgical instruction. Upon completion of this residency, the PA should be competent in performing vaginal deliveries, 1st assisting in Cesarean deliveries and gynecological surgeries, and performing office-based gynecological procedures.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Colton, CA 12 months 6 Students The residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center will provide for resident physicians to achieve knowledge, skill and attitudes essential to primary health care for women within the scope of Obstetrics and Gynecology as designed by the American Osteopathic Association. This program will present a structured educational experience in continuity with undergraduate and continuing medical education, provide for increasing responsibility with formal instruction and critical evaluation, while integrating osteopathic principles and practice. Our program is an accredited four year training program. Residents accepted into the program receive an extensive education in women’s primary health care, obstetrics, gynecology, and related subspecialties. The Department and its faculty are highly committed to our residents’ education. Protected educational time is provided for lectures, workshops, conferences and Journal Clubs.

The Neonatal Physician Assistant Residency Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a 12-month intensive program designed for physician assistants (PAs) seeking to subspecialize in neonatology.

Regions Hospital St. Paul, MN 12 months 1 Physician Assistant Fellowship Hospital medicine The Department of Hospital Medicine at Regions Hospital is offering a post-graduate program for Physician Assistants interested in advanced training in Hospital Medicine. The Hospital Medicine PA Fellowship Program will offer the PA learner extensive training in Hospital Medicine through a variety of teaching environments and subspecialties. Our mission is to train highly-qualified PAs to become skilled, compassionate, efficient hospitalist providers with a focus on population health. Length of Program: 12 months Class Size: 1 Starting Date: Within 5 months of graduation The PA Fellow will receive a PGY-1 stipend of approximately $48,000 for the 12 month program and a complete benefits package will be offered.

Mayo Clinic Arizona Phoenix, AZ 12 months 1 student Physician Assistant Fellowship, Hospital Internal Medicine (Arizona) Program description Mayo School of Health Sciences offers a 12-month postgraduate Physician Assistant Fellowship in Hospital Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona. The program trains highly qualified graduate physician assistants (PAs) to become skilled, compassionate and efficient hospital-based PAs. The curriculum contains diverse didactic instruction and direct patient care clinical experience, embedded in the foundation of Mayo Clinic: excellence in patient care, education and research. This program provides the graduate PA with the training needed to provide the utmost quality of care to hospitalized patients. The program accepts a total of three PA fellows each year, one fellow per track: Traditional Hospitalist Track Hematology/Oncology Track Critical Care Medicine Track The academic year runs from the first Tuesday in October through September. The fellowship curriculum is designed in a diverse format that accommodates all learner types. It is based upon the physician “Core Competencies” from the Society of Hospital Medicine. Fellows complete various medical specialty rotations that are two to four weeks in duration. The curriculum includes formal didactic instruction, journal club and case review, and project-based learning through hands-on experience. Specifically, […]

MD Anderson Cancer Center – The University of Texas Houston, TX 12 months 2-Jan Postgraduate Physician Assistant Program in Oncology **At this time, we are not accepting applications for new candidates to the Postgraduate PA Oncology program. Once funding for future positions has been established, information regarding the application and selection process will be made available online.** The mission of the Postgraduate Physician Assistant Oncology program is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world by training the next generation of outstanding physician assistants who will provide comprehensive care to cancer patients as part of effective interprofessional teams and who will be leaders in healthcare delivery, cancer prevention, education, clinical research and quality improvement. The postgraduate program spans 12 months and is designed to prepare PAs for a career in adult medical, surgical and radiation oncology. This program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.

Mayo Clinic Arizona Phoenix, AZ 12 months 1 Students Physician Assistant Fellowship, Hospital Internal Medicine (Arizona) Program description Mayo School of Health Sciences offers a 12-month postgraduate Physician Assistant Fellowship in Hospital Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona. The program trains highly qualified graduate physician assistants (PAs) to become skilled, compassionate and efficient hospital-based PAs. The curriculum contains diverse didactic instruction and direct patient care clinical experience, embedded in the foundation of Mayo Clinic: excellence in patient care, education and research. This program provides the graduate PA with the training needed to provide the utmost quality of care to hospitalized patients. The program accepts a total of three PA fellows each year, one fellow per track: Traditional Hospitalist Track Hematology/Oncology Track Critical Care Medicine Track The academic year runs from the first Tuesday in October through September. The fellowship curriculum is designed in a diverse format that accommodates all learner types. It is based upon the physician “Core Competencies” from the Society of Hospital Medicine. Fellows complete various medical specialty rotations that are two to four weeks in duration. The curriculum includes formal didactic instruction, journal club and case review, and project-based learning through hands-on experience. […]

Carilion Clinic Urgent Care and Rural Health Daleville, VA 12 months 2 Students Advanced ACP Fellowship in Urgent Care and Rural Health Program Description The Carilion Clinic Department of Family and Community Medicine would like to offer a post-graduate Advanced Practice Fellowship Program for Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Urgent Care and Rural Health. This unique, intensive program will build upon the strength of our highly successful PA and NP practice already in place, combined with the largest and most effective family practice and urgent care practice in southwest Virginia. The fellowship will be a complement to the Urgent Care and Rural Health program, as NP and PA fellows will benefit from didactic and clinical experiences that mirror family medicine physician residency training. Graduates of this one-year fellowship program will possess substantial skills, knowledge, and competencies required in the fields of urgent care, family medicine and rural health as the PA and NP professions continue to be ranked among the fastest growing career opportunities. Salary and Benefits ACP fellows are considered full-time employees of Carilion Clinic and, as such, will be eligible for full medical, dental and disability benefits. Fellows earn an annual salary of $52,000 as […]

Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, CT 18 months 2 Students Welcome to the YNHH Emergency Medicine PA Residency Program What are the advantages of training at Yale? Some of the highlights include: Training at Yale New Haven Hospital, a world recognized academic medical center. YNHH is the state’s only Level 1 pediatric and adult trauma center, and is a tertiary referral center for this and neighboring states. Significant clinical experience. YNHH is a very high-volume urban emergency department, seeing over 100,000 patients/year. Our residents will be exposed to a variety of different ED settings, including a dedicated pediatric ED and community emergency medicine, in both urban and suburban settings. Outstanding academic opportunities. Our faculty include many national leaders in emergency medicine research and teaching. From toxicology, to ultrasound, to EMS, you will work alongside and be taught by faculty with a wide variety of interests and expertise. With a well-established physician EM residency and multiple EM fellowship programs, teaching is part of the culture in our emergency department. Living on the Connecticut shoreline. Life in the New Haven area offers a wide variety of activities, no matter what you enjoy. The city has a thriving restaurant and cultural scene, […]

The US Army/ Air Force-Baylor Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (EMPA) Residency Must be Active Duty Army or Air Force, with a minimum of 4 years (Army) or 2 years (Air Force) active commissioned service as a Physician Assistant. JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 18 months EMPA US ARMY/AIR FORCE BAYLOR DSC Overview The US Army/ Air Force-Baylor Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (EMPA) Residency is an 18 month program that incorporates a variety of clinical rotations, formal didactic instruction, and research. The residency prepares the EMPA to evaluate, diagnose, and stabilize those conditions which pose an immediate threat to life and limb. The US Army/ Air Force EMPA Residency is unique in that it exists within an established Emergency Medicine Residency (San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium/SAUSHEC) which enhances educational and research opportunities. In 2007, in collaboration with the sponsoring institution, Baylor University, the EMPA Residency was approved as the first Doctorate of Science (DSc) degree producing program specifically for PA’s. In 2011, the US Army-Baylor residency expanded to partner with the United States Air Force (USAF) to form a joint training in order to provide additional emergency medicine physician assistants to support global missions and beneficiaries. Mission To provide […]

UCSF Fresno Fresno, CA 18 months 2 Students PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT RESIDENCY Founded in 2015 at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, California; the program will begin its first class in 2016. Affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, we offer an 18 month postgraduate program that will accept 2 EMPA residents per year. Graduates who successfully complete the residency will receive a certificate of completion from UCSF. Our curriculum is based on the Model of the Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine and the Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants (SEMPA) Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Postgraduate Training Program Standards. EMPA residents will learn and work alongside physician residents during their clinical and didactic training. The program will feature a strong emphasis on clinical teaching and hands-on training. The purpose of the PA emergency medicine residency is to provide extensive emergency medicine patient management skills that would propel graduates into successful future careers in both academic and private practice settings. The UCSF Fresno Emergency Medicine Program, established in 1974, is one of the oldest emergency medicine programs in the country. The 4 year residency accepts 10 residents per year and has fellowships in emergency ultrasound, wilderness medicine […]

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Albuquerque, NM 18 months 2 Students Physician Assistant Residency in Emergency Medicine The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency is an 18-month program that strives to equip physician assistants with the clinical experiences and didactic teaching that will enable them to practice high-quality, evidence based emergency medicine. Our graduates will have comfort and competence in the care of critically ill patients, the broad scope of emergent presentations, and the skills necessary to be leaders in their profession. We strive to recruit PA’s who are advocates for their patients, tireless learners, and enthusiastic about working in a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. We admit two residents per year for the program to begin in late June. Applications open October 1st, 2016 and close February 1st, 2017. Interviews will take place in early February or early March. Program to begin June 2017 The Department Curriculum Benefits Setting Application Requirements Required Application Forms Link to Brochure Link to Reference Form Link to Application

University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 18 months PA Residency Programs About the Program Welcome to the University of Iowa Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. We appreciate your interest in our Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency Program. We offer an 18-month postgraduate Physician Assistant Residency Program that is linked to the only Emergency Medicine physician residency program in the state of Iowa. As an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (EM-PA) resident you will have the opportunity to specialize in the field of Emergency Medicine while working alongside physician residents and seasoned clinicians at one of the top medical centers in the country. Our fundamental philosophy is to: Train Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants with the core competencies and skills sets allowing them to practice in any emergency, acute care, or intensive care setting, including solo coverage of a critical access hospital emergency department with remote physician back-up Provide flexibility in training to meet individualized learning needs Foster academic EM through scientific discovery, expertise in EM subspecialties, and peer-to-peer learning The University of Iowa EM-PA program is the first EM-PA program in the country to attain program accreditation from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education […]

Staten Island University Hospital Staten Island, NY 24 months 4 Students Applying to the PA Fellowship in EM Thank you for your interest in the Department of Emergency Medicine at SIUH. Program Description and Purpose The core curriculum is patterned after the SIUH Emergency Medicine Physician Residency Program and follows the 2007 Model of the Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine. The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Fellowship at SIUH will enhance the medical knowledge and clinical skills of PAs in the field of Emergency Medicine through various focused educational activities. EM PA fellows will receive 5 hours of didactic conferences each week, specialty procedure labs, emergency ultrasound training, emergency medicine research opportunities as well as ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certification. The SIUH Emergency Department is committed to EM education. We have been training PAs as a major learning site for Wagner College’s PA Program for more than 10 years. Our Core Physician Faculty is acutely aware of the skills required for a successful PA career in EM. The EM PA fellowship will mirror our nationally accredited EM Physician Residency Program. Participating PA fellows will join our EM physician residents and will receive not only the highest educational standards but will […]

Regions Hospital St. Paul, MN 18 months 2 Students Welcome PA Resident Class of 2017 Welcome to the Regions Hospital Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (EM PA) Residency. We are excited to offer the first EM PA residency program in Minnesota with the inaugural class in 2012. We are fortunate to be able to collaborate with a well established and highly competitive physician emergency medicine residency, which was established in 1996. Regions Hospital is a Level I Trauma and Burn Center and is the state’s first Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. The emergency medicine faculty are affiliated with the University of Minnesota and provide training for emergency medicine residents, rotating residents, and medical students. The PA staff provide training for PA students. The PA residents work alongside physician residents, study the core curriculum, and participate in weekly conferences in addition to their clinical rotation schedule. We offer 10 weeks of critical care training with opportunities for procedural experience during these rotations, during outreach hospital and rural hospital rotations, as well as simulation training. Regions Hospital has a long history of education dating back to it’s founding as Ancker Hospital and later St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center. In 2009 a new addition to the […]

New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center New York, NY 12 months 4 Students Program Description and Mission The Department of Emergency Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center is pleased to offer an Emergency Medicine Residency for the Physician Assistant (PA). Our Residency in Emergency Medicine is one of a few Emergency Medicine PA residencies offered in the nation and the first residency for Physician Assistants at New York Presbyterian Hospital. We are a tertiary care center, approved for Trauma, Cardiac, Burn and Stroke care and treat over 80,000 Emergency Department patients annually. Our department includes Emergency Medicine specialty services such as Toxicology, Wilderness Medicine, Geriatric Emergency Medicine, EM Ultrasound and a Global Emergency Medicine program. Our faculty and residents conduct clinical research, sit on several national committees, publish numerous articles and chapters, and present at national conferences. As a Physician Assistant Resident in Emergency Medicine, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our high caliber physician residents, board certified Emergency Medicine faculty, and veteran PAs and NPs in our Emergency Department. You will also rotate on various specialty services at New York Presbyterian Hospital and will work with attending physicians, physician residents, and physician assistants […]

University of Missouri Columbia, MO 13 months 2 Students Postgraduate Fellowship Program University of Missouri Health Care, Women’s and Children’s Hospital and the University of Missouri School of Medicine are offering an intense and rewarding post-graduate fellowship for Physician Assistants in Emergency Medicine. MU Health Care boasts over 400 hospital beds in central Missouri. It serves as central Missouri’s only Level l trauma center and as a tertiary referral center for much as mid-Missouri. As part of an academic medical center, MU Health Care is host to many physician fellowships, fellowship programs and other physician assistant fellowships. More about the program… New class starts July 2017 Applications accepted annually from July to February 1. Interviews will be scheduled from February to April. Click here to apply.

Marquette University – Aurora Health Milwaukee, WI 12 months Postgraduate Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine Program In today’s highly competitive job marketplace, unique learning experiences can make the difference in physician assistant hiring and can provide a medical system with PAs who bring the ability to offer patients the best possible care. Marquette University’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies offers a one-year emergency medicine fellowship at Marquette, Aurora Sinai Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. This training program is not just new to Marquette and Aurora — it will be the first PA emergency medicine fellowship in Wisconsin, just the second in the Midwest, and only the seventh such program in the United States. It’s also the first time a medical training program has united Aurora, Marquette, Children’s Hospital and Medical College of Wisconsin. The goal for the program is to provide the PAs an in-depth, focused year of training in emergency medicine. An intense, one-year training regimen will make the PAs more marketable in the competitive emergency medicine marketplace. They’ll be able to demonstrate advanced clinical skills and significant, hands-on experience. Program Timeline Program: July 1-June 30 (adjustable based on graduation date) Applications due: March 1st Interviews: March Acceptance/credentialing: […]

Lakeland Regional Health Lakeland, FL 12 months 4 Students Welcome to Lakeland Health’s ACGME accredited Emergency Medicine Residency Program. We pride ourselves on attracting intelligent, ambitious physicians who are dedicated to making a difference in their chosen profession and community. Our faculty have created a collegial, family oriented atmosphere which utilizes innovative teaching methods to foster a vibrant learning environment. A key component to this dynamic setting is a high level of resident engagement and participation. Our main goal is to create Emergency Medicine physicians who have both confidence and competence to function in any hospital environment including community, inner-city, rural or academic based. Although the journey may be challenging, the rewards and experiences will be invaluable. We invite you to join our dedicated, supportive faculty and residents who are eager to partner with you on this journey.

Johns Hopkins – Bayview Hospital Baltimore, MD 18 months 1 every 6 months Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency Program The Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency Program at Johns Hopkins Bayview allows PA residents the opportunity to train at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions for a career in emergency medicine. Residents are paid a stipend of $46,000 per year (a total of $69,000 for the entirety of the 18-month residency), and are provided life, AD&D, short-term disability and malpractice insurance. Medical, dental and vision plans also are offered, as well as continuing medical education funds. All residents receive paid time off. The program is based at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and is part of the Association of Post-graduate PA Programs. Click below for articles about the program: “Emergency Medicine PA Fellow Program” (published in The Banner, an internal Johns Hopkins Bayview publication, in January 2013) Objectives The program will provide resources of the highest caliber available to residents. The program will prepare graduates to become skilled physician assistants in emergency medicine. Mission The emergency medicine PA residency at Johns Hopkins Bayview will enhance the knowledge of certified physician assistants in the field of emergency medicine through various disciplines receiving […]

Jane R. Perlman / NorthShore University Health System Evanston, IL 12 months 2 Students The Jane R. Perlman NP/PA Fellowship in Emergency Medicine NorthShore University HealthSystem, in conjunction with Loyola University and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, is recruiting for a 1-year, post graduate, advanced practice fellowship program for NPs and PAs in emergency medicine. This intensive program offers advanced training in hands-on clinical care through the use traditional teaching methods, but also the use of our innovative simulation center and cutting edge informatics. Along with emergency medicine, the program places an emphasis on multi-disciplinary learning and communication. All fellows will work under the direct mentorship of national leaders in emergency medicine and simulation-based education. Upon completion, advanced practice fellows will have acquired specialized skills and knowledge allowing them to provide the highest caliber of emergency medical care to patients. There are currently two benefited fellowship positions available. Each year we will accept 1 NP and 1 PA into the program. Program Faculty Joanna Davidson, MD Susan Bednar, NP Pamela Walsh, PA-C Alison Ruiz, PA-C Jeffrey Graff, MD, FACEP 2016 – 2017 Fellows Jessica Memmel, APN Marcy Spalsbury, PA-C Program Objectives Provide fellows with a strong knowledge base in […]

St. Luke’s Hospital Bethlehem, PA 12 months 4 Students Critical Care & Emergency Medicine Advanced Practitioner Fellowship Our 12-month acute care advanced practitioner fellowship offers tracks in emergency medicine or critical care. Six core clinical rotations are the mainstay of the fellowship for both tracks; with specialization in one of the two tracks, allowing fellows to refine their educational experience. St. Luke’s provides the advanced practitioner fellow with specialty training in the expert management of critically ill patients in the emergency department, intensive care units and the trauma bay. PA/NP fellows will become proficient in: Evaluation of critically ill and injured patients Initiation of appropriate, complete diagnostic and treatment plans Development and implementation of patient care plans Providing leadership This multidisciplinary acute care training program is actively seeking individuals who have completed a board certified physician assistant or nurse practitioner program. We provide our fellows the opportunity to acquire extensive experience and work alongside a diverse and active faculty committed to education. Dedicated faculty delivers a comprehensive approach to patient care in a complex environment. The magnitude of clinical experiences in this multidisciplinary program provides incomparable learning opportunities for the fellows. Mission Statement Our mission is to provide an environment conducive […]

Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk, VA 12 months 2 to 4 Students Physician Assistant Fellowship in Emergency Medicine Overview The EVMS School of Health Professions and Emergency Physicians of Tidewater (EPT) have collaborated to sponsor a Physician Assistant (PA) Fellowship Program in Emergency Medicine. This unique program builds upon the strength of our highly successful and fully accredited PA program, combined with one of the largest and most effective emergency medicine physician practices in Virginia. Fellows accepted into the program will simultaneously be full-time EVMS students and employees of EPT. Graduates of this one-year Fellowship Program will possess substantial skills, knowledge and competencies required in the field of emergency medicine. The PA profession continues to be ranked among the fastest growing career opportunities, and EPT continues to be the state’s single largest employers of physician assistants. Mission To educate and train highly motivated physician assistants in the challenging and diverse knowledge base and procedurals skills required for excellence in clinical practice in emergency medicine. For additional information, please contact Oliver Agustin, PA-C.

Carilion Clinic Roanoke, VA 12 months 3 Students TRAINING NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AT CARILION CLINIC IN VIRGINIA Overview The Carilion Clinic Emergency Department would like to offer a post-graduate Advanced Practice Fellowship Program for Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Emergency Medicine (EM) to those seeking advanced training and experience in the field of EM. This unique, intensive program will build upon the strength of our highly successful PA and NP EM practice already in place, combined with the largest and most effective emergency medicine physician practice in southwest Virginia. The fellowship will be a complement to the Carilion Clinic – Virginia Tech Carilion Emergency Medicine Residency program, as NP and PA fellows will benefit from didactic and clinical experiences that mirror EM physician residency training. Graduates of this one-year fellowship program will possess substantial skills, knowledge, and competencies required in the field of emergency medicine as the PA and NP professions continue to be ranked among the fastest growing career opportunities. Fellows accepted into the program will be full-time employees of Carilion Clinic and eligible for full medical, dental, and disability benefits. They will also retain GME benefits of other fellows such as ACLS/ATLS/PALS/FCCS/AWLS certifications, […]

Brown Alpert Medical School Providence, RI 12 months Emergency Medicine Physician Extender Development Program Emergency Medicine Physician Extender Development Program, or EMPED, is a 12-month post graduate training program involving University Emergency Medicine Foundation (UEMF) faculty and senior physician extenders to support a comprehensive emergency medicine training program. The program utilizes three hospitals as sites for orientation, training, and clinical rotations for newly graduated or non-emergency medicine trained physician extenders. All three sites are affiliated with Alpert Medical School and Lifespan, and are teaching facilities. Fiona Craft, NP is the EMPED program coordinator. Diana Afonso, PA-C and Cailyne Ghazarian, PA-C are the program lead educators. Dr. James Monti is the Advanced Practice Provider Medical Director. Program Content During the development year, EMPEDs receive the following training: Five hours of didactic conferences each week with emergency medicine residents. Hands-on training in various emergency departments, working with appointed faculty. Procedure workshops and lectures provided by senior physicians and appointed faculty. Rotations: ACLS, ATLS, PALS Radiology and Ultrasound training Psychiatry Critical Care and Trauma Medical Simulation Center Chest Pain Observational Unit Training: EKG Interpretation ABG’s and Central Lines Slit Lamp Suturing and I&D Intubation and Chest Tubes GYN and ENT procedures Arthrocentesis Lumbar Punctures Program […]

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX 12 months 4 to 6 Students Physician Assistant Fellowship A Message From the Director Thank you for your interest in our program. Our goal is to provide outstanding postgraduate training for PAs in emergency medicine. During training, fellows are integrated with both staff PAs and physician residents. The strength of our program stems from the close relationship we maintain with the Physician Residency Program. PA fellows will attend all didactic and procedural training required for all EM Residents. Our primary practice site is Ben Taub General Hospital, a level one Trauma Center located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. Ben Taub is a 650 bed hospital with over 100,000 EC visits per year. I hope the information on this website is helpful. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any additional questions. Sincerely, Eric Martinez, MPAS, PA-C Director, EM PA Fellowship About the Program Our Mission The mission of the Department of Emergency Medicine is to provide excellence in emergency medicine education, research, and medical service to our patients and community. Program History Since 2010, Emergency Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine has offered a one-year EM Fellowship for physician […]

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Colton, CA 14 months 15 Students Thank you for visiting the Emergency Medicine Residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center website. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is centrally located in Colton, CA and is within an hours drive to both mountains and coastline. ARMC’s Emergency Department is the second busiest in California with an annual volume of 110,000. As a large volume emergency department, our AOA-approved Emergency Medicine residency provides vigorous and broad training where residents become proficient at EM procedures and manage multiple critical patients simultaneously. My goal as Program Director is to train extremely qualified and well-rounded emergency physicians, all of whom I would have treat my own family without reservation. Our program is a great opportunity to treat diverse pathology in a fast paced environment. We welcome applicants who are not only committed to the practice of Emergency Medicine but who possess the skills to work exceptionally well with colleagues and patients. In the words of my program director, Dr. Steve Roskam, “I would rather have a B student with an A personality than an A student with a B personality”.

Albert Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, PA 18 months 2 or 3 Students EM Physician Assistant – Program Info Welcome to the Einstein Medical Center and the Emergency Medicine PA Residency Program. We are very proud to be part of the growing interest in Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) Residency Programs in the country and would like to share with you some of our program’s distinguished attributes. Our vibrant urban setting, affords us the opportunity to care for a diverse and challenging patient population presenting with various medical needs. Because Einstein houses a Level I Trauma Center, our residents frequently treat trauma patients with multiple and severe injuries while working closely with other disciplines including surgery and orthopedics. Some of the many resources available while working in the emergency department include: advanced airway management equipment, comprehensive emergency ultrasound, and active cardiac catheterization lab, and a dedicated radiology suite with a dedicated CT scanner. However, it is not only by virtue of our location and outstanding facilities that our residents are provided assorted advanced learning and training opportunities throughout their tenure here. Via weekly conferences and various other forums, our residents receive specialized training in areas not offered in other residency programs. […]

Albany Medical Center Albany, NY 12 months 5 Students The Albany Medical Center (AMC) Physician Assistant Post-graduate Fellowship in Emergency Medicine will provide an intense, well-rounded, 12 months of clinical and didactic training to facilitate a successful career as an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant. Fellows will not only have their core training in Emergency Medicine, but will also have the opportunity to rotate through many sub-specialty clinical rotations. Upon completion of this program, the EM PA fellow will have the knowledge and skills necessary to make them a successful practitioner of Emergency Medicine in any clinical setting.

The Dermatology Physician Assistant Fellowship Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI 12 months Physician Assistant Fellowship Program The Dermatology Physician Assistant Fellowship Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin is a 12 month fellowship certificate program for NCCPA certified physician assistants. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive program to train the Physician Assistant Fellow by preparing them to practice in a variety of dermatology specific settings and assist in becoming a leader in the education and development of the next generation of advanced practice providers by imparting medical knowledge and clinical skills, while role modeling optimal interpersonal relationships. Admission Requirements Graduation from a PA training program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Masters Degree NCCPA Certification completed prior to program start date Wisconsin PA license (temporary license in place prior to start) Official transcripts from colleges and PA school BLS certification A one page typewritten narrative explaining your interest in the specialty of dermatology Completed application Three current professional letters of recommendation (one from your PA training program) Current CV No application fee is required. Program Components Clinical training (rotations in adult and surgical dermatology) Didactic sessions Core basic science and non-clinical lectures Grand Rounds […]

Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD 12 months 6 Students The Johns Hopkins Hospital Postgraduate Critical Care Residency for PAs The Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Anesthesiology/Critical Care Medicine Postgraduate Critical Care Residency for Physician Assistants When on rotations, Physician Assistant Residents will be working within a team to provide comprehensive and consistent care for your patients. You will be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, management, selection of interventions, required procedures, and consistent evaluation of the patients progress towards goals. You will have ownership of patients with complex surgical and medical conditions, and will manage all aspects of their care, from fluid resuscitation and antibiotic management to pressor use, interpretation of Pulmonary Artery Catheter readings and other invasive/non-invasive hemodynamic parameters, and management of ventilator modes and strategies PA Residents will follow the same schedule and adhere to the same call requirements as the surgical and/or anesthesia residents on the team. All residents will follow the guidelines established by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education that became effective on July 1, 2011. Physician Assistant Residents will be taught core clinical skill competencies in the Minimally Invasive Surgical Training Center (MISTC),as well as in the new Johns Hopkins Simulation Center. Learn more […]

Einstein/Montefiore Division of Critical Care Medicine Bronx, NY 12 months Einstein/Montefiore Division of Critical Care Medicine Critical Care Physician Assistant Residency Program Apply Online Overview The one-year Critical Care Physician Assistant Residency trains physician assistant (PA) residents to become highly skilled in the multidisciplinary, evidenced-based management of acute and critically ill adult patients. The program attracts new graduates and experienced PAs seeking a structured educational program leading to the accumulation of knowledge and skills. Training Rotations The residency includes 12 four-week rotations plus vacation. Training is centered in the adult Critical Care Units of Einstein-Montefiore’s Moses and Weiler divisions. The Einstein Division of Critical Care Medicine and Montefiore Jay B. Langner Critical Care System Department of Critical Care Medicine, a multi-specialty clinical department, include the ICUs used to educate surgical PA residents for more than 3 decades. Rotations on the Moses Campus include: 16 weeks in the surgical ICU 16 weeks in the cardiothoracic ICU Rotations on the Weiler Campus include: 16 weeks in the medical/surgical ICU This schedule can be flexible to accommodate a resident’s interest in a specific area. In all locations, the ICU team includes critical care medicine fellows, staff PAs, and rotating housestaff under the direction of an attending […]

Intermountain Medical Center Murray, UT 12 months 1 Student Trauma and Critical Care Fellowship Hello and welcome to the Intermountain Medical Center Postgraduate Fellowship for Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) in Trauma and Critical Care. We are proud to be the Western United States’ only state-of-the-art post-graduate training program for post-graduate nurse practitioners and physician assistants in Trauma and Critical Care. We operate out of one of two Level 1 Trauma Centers that service trauma patients in the Intermountain West. Our Fellowship provides a year-long training program with aggressive and ample access to patients of severe acuities and training in a Gold Standard Practice and Zero Harm environment. Our Fellows operate with very high levels of autonomy at the “tip of the spear” and edge of their practice, seeing patients in a collegial atmosphere and a practice that cultivates learning and rewards initiative. Our year-long program puts our Fellows into the deepest ends of customizable clinical scenarios within Trauma, Critical Care, Pulmonary Critical Care, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Emergency, Anesthesia, Interventional Radiology, and Pharmacology. Fellows are put in the forefront of direct resuscitation and diagnoses of the sickest of trauma patients in an environment that teaches to be efficient, compassionate, and precise. At […]

Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center Houston, TX 12 months 2 to 3 Students LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Houston Methodist is world-renowned in cardiovascular care and research and offers ongoing education and training opportunities to clinicians and staff. Learn more below about heart and vascular continuing education, residencies and fellowships. The DeBakey Institute for Cardiovascular Education and Training (DICET) is the educational arm of the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, offering comprehensive education in cardiovascular and vascular disease. Learn more about one of the world’s foremost training centers for cardiovascular specialists, including cardiovascular education and training, DICET Online, Skills Academy, Didactic College and the William Winters e-Learning Forum. The Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship program is designed to complete the general cardiovascular training requirements for individuals interested in pursuing a career in clinical, academic or investigative cardiology. A strong clinical background and training experience are considered essential for each of these tracks. Learn more. The Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program is the first accredited integrated residency program in Texas. This six-year program (of which, one year is dedicated to research) is designed to provide incoming residents with the ability to diagnose and treat diseases of the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. Learn more. […]

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ypsilanti, MI 12 months 1 Student Physician Assistant Residency Programs at Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital-Ann Arbor (SJMH-AA) Two postgraduate residency programs are available for PAs interested in Cardiothoracic Surgery. The two tracks include: Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTPA) & Cardiothoracic Critical Care (CTCC). These residencies are offered by SJMH-AA in conjunction with IHA Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons. The program provides the graduate physician assistant with an opportunity to obtain advanced training in cardiothoracic surgery and critical care. Each residency program is a 12-month didactic and clinical training program for licensed, board-certified PAs who wish to specialize in the management of cardiothoracic surgery patients. It expands upon the basic training of the PA in diagnosis and management of conditions common to cardiothoracic surgery patients. Each residency has a unique focus depending on the applicants’ interests.

University of Missouri Columbia, MO 15 months 2 students Postgraduate Fellowship Program Since January 2011, the University of Missouri Health System in Columbia, Mo., has been offering an intense and rewarding postgraduate fellowship for physician assistants in acute care medicine. The physician assistant fellowship program is a collaboration among University Hospital, the MU School of Medicine and its departments of emergency medicine, internal medicine and surgery, and the MU School of Health Professions. University Hospital is a 300-bed hospital in central Missouri. It serves as central Missouri’s only Level I trauma center and as a tertiary referral center for much of mid-Missouri. The hospital is located on the MU campus, along with its academic partners, the School of Medicine, the Sinclair School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions. As part of an academic medical center, University Hospital is host to many physician residency and fellowship programs. Overview » View Physician Assistant Fellowship Brochure The University of Missouri Health System in Columbia, Mo., is offering an intense and rewarding postgraduate fellowship for physician assistants in acute care medicine. The physician assistant fellowship program is a collaboration among University Hospital, the MU School of Medicine and its departments of […]

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, NH 12 months 2 students Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant Postgraduate Residency 2017 applications are now being accepted. Apply Now! Return to the D-H Postgraduate PA Residency Homepage to learn about all opportunities The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant postgraduate residency is an intensive 12-month advanced training program. Your training will be comprised of didactic and clinical curriculums that will occur concomitantly. Our program will provide you with a solid foundation in the diagnosis and management of conditions common to cardiothoracic surgery patients and will include a robust intraoperative experience. Note: The Physician Assistant residency program has been created in accordance with the published Accreditation Standards for Clinical Postgraduate Physician Assistant Programs by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), with anticipation of accreditation. Upon completion of the program, our residents will have the skills to triage, evaluate, treat and manage cardiac and thoracic problems, and be an independent first-assistant in the operating room. They will master various techniques of conduit harvesting and preparation. In addition, our residents will have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to manage patients with Coronary Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Disease, Mitral Valve Disease, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Aortic […]

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ypsilanti, MI 12 months 1 student Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency for Physician Assistant (CTPA) Program Description & History Established in 2000, the residency program is a 12-month didactic and clinical training program for licensed, board-certified PAs who wish to specialize in cardiothoracic surgery. It expands upon the basic training of the PA in diagnosis and management of conditions common to cardiothoracic patients. The PA resident participates in all phases of care of the cardiothoracic surgical patient including assisting in the operating room. The program is designed to provide the graduate physician assistant with opportunity to obtain advanced training in cardiothoracic surgery. Faculty Vice Chair, Department of Surgery: Manak Sood, MD Medical Director: Andrew L. Pruitt, MD Program Director: Scott A. Rogers, PA-C Education Coordinator: Heather Schwall, PA-C Institutional Affiliations St. Joseph Mercy Hospital is a 581-bed, award-winning academic teaching hospital and tertiary care center providing specialized care not typically available at community hospitals. Located near Ann Arbor, Michigan, it is one of several large teaching institutions in the suburban Detroit area, participating in the education of PA students, medical students and physician residents. SJMH-AA is a premiere center for cardiac surgery, having been designated as a 3-star […]

Mercer-Piedmont Heart Atlanta, GA 12 months 2 students About the Program The Mercer-Piedmont Heart Physician Assistant Post-Graduate Residency in Advanced Cardiology is a collaborative effort between the Mercer University Physician Assistant Program and Piedmont Heart. Residents will participate in the admission and consultation of cardiac patients to the intensive care units. Responsibilities will include rounding on nights, weekdays, and weekends. Residents will rotate through cardiac subspecialties including, but not limited to, general and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, and cardiothoracic surgery. The residents will acquire skills necessary to contribute to the management of advanced cardiac disease pathophysiologies, such as cardiogenic shock, advanced coronary disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and valvular heart disease. Additionally, residents will work with experts in advanced imaging techniques such as echocardiography, and cardiac MR/CT. There will be ongoing opportunities to obtain Category I CME throughout the year. Mercer-Piedmont Heart PA Residency is one of the first Advanced Cardiology post-graduate PA Residencies of its kind. Mission Statement To educate certified Physician Assistants in evaluating and managing critically ill patients requiring advanced cardiology therapies, through a multidisciplinary team approach. Program Description Core Curriculum DIDACTIC – 15% Weekly didactic presentations Weekly Clinical Application workshop Grand Rounds and M&M lectures Instruct at Mercer […]

University of Missouri Columbia, MO 15 months 2 students Postgraduate Fellowship Program » View Physician Assistant Feature Brochure Since January 2011, the University of Missouri Health System in Columbia, Mo., has been offering an intense and rewarding postgraduate fellowship for physician assistants in acute care medicine. The physician assistant fellowship program is a collaboration among University Hospital, the MU School of Medicine and its departments of emergency medicine, internal medicine and surgery, and the MU School of Health Professions. University Hospital is a 300-bed hospital in central Missouri. It serves as central Missouri’s only Level I trauma center and as a tertiary referral center for much of mid-Missouri. The hospital is located on the MU campus, along with its academic partners, the School of Medicine, the Sinclair School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions. As part of an academic medical center, University Hospital is host to many physician residency and fellowship programs. More About the Program… Applications accepted annually from July to February 1st. Interviews will be scheduled from February to April. Click here to apply.

To provide a scholarly environment in which students from diverse backgrounds will receive the requisite knowledge and skills to equip them to deliver high-quality, culturally sensitive, and compassionate healthcare in collaboration with physicians in an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

The USC School of Medicine –Columbia Masters in Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program strives to produce highly competent, compassionate physician assistants who are committed to lifelong learning and advancing the PA profession. The program is dedicated to producing physician assistants who deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, excel as members of an interprofessional health care team, while making significant contributions to the health care needs of South Carolina and the nation.

The mission of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) Program is to train flexible and committed primary care clinicians dedicated to strengthening health care in their communities. The vision of the program is to expand and enhance access to health care for all Nevadans through PA workforce development and advocacy for the profession.

The University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of traditional-age, adult, and graduate learners preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to life-long learning across the liberal arts and professional programs.

Affiliated with and committed to the South Carolina Baptist Convention, North Greenville University is a co-educational liberal arts institution which provides opportunities for higher education in a biblically sound, Christ-centered environment. The University strives to prepare students to become better contributing members of society by educating the whole person through an integration of academic discipline, a Christian worldview and lifestyle, and an enriched cultural experience while offering students exceptional opportunities for spiritual growth, academic training, and Christian service. Christ is preeminent in all University curricular and co-curricular programs, teaching, research, and service activities.

The Marist College Physician Assistant Program is committed to graduating entry-level, competent healthcare providers trained to practice ethically and culturally sensitive medicine in a team environment, and who will be life-long learners with a commitment to community service and the overall success of the profession.

The Hardin-Simmons University PA Program is dedicated to academic excellence in medical education. Our mission is to develop compassionate PA leaders who are committed to lifelong learning and community service. Working together as part of a greater healthcare team, our graduates will deliver exceptional healthcare to patients in West Texas and worldwide.

“The mission of the Jefferson College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program is to graduate competent and compassionate physician assistants who are well versed in the art and science of medicine and are prepared to effectively function as members of the healthcare team.”

The mission of the College of Saint Mary Physician Assistant Program is to establish an educational environment fostering academic excellence and leadership, which prepares students to become competent Physician Assistants who possess the knowledge, compassion and clinical skills necessary to provide high quality medical care to all patient populations, including those that are underserved.

The mission of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies is to prepare primary health care providers who will contribute to the improvement of the mental, social, and physical well-being of the undeserved and vulnerable people of South Texas. This mission is accomplished through culturally appropriate, socially relevant education, service, and scholarship.

The Mission of the UT Southwestern Department of Physician Assistant Studies, in accordance with the Competencies for the Physician Assistant Profession as set forth by the consortium of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), the Accreditation Review Commission for Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) and the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), is as follows: To excel in the art and science of physician assistant education. To encourage leadership, service, and excellence among our faculty, staff, students and graduates. To promote primary health care delivery to a diverse and dynamic population. To foster a commitment to evidence-based lifelong learning.

The mission of the Physician Assistant Program at University of the Pacific is to provide students with a superior, learner-centered educational experience that will produce compassionate health care professionals committed to life-long learning and leadership in their careers and communities.